Election years in the General Assembly are typically marked by politically motivated legislation. But the trend is on steroids this year.
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Athens-Clarke County needs poll workers
The Athens-Clarke County Elections Office invites qualified residents to submit an application to become a poll worker for the May 24, 2022 General Primary Election.
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How to apply for a Homestead exemption in Gwinnett County
To be eligible, the home must be owned and occupied as the primary residence as of Jan. 1 in the application year.
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‘Dismal decade’ of delays and cost increases continue at Plant Vogtle
Vogtle’s expansion construction costs are expected to rise to more than $30 billion, up from an initial estimate of $14 billion in 2012.
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Weekend Weather: Expect a sunny weekend in Georgia
Early morning winds Friday will give way to a rather pleasant weekend throughout much of Georgia.
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Will This Be the Year Georgia Legalizes Betting on Horse Racing?
The perennial push to legalize gambling in Georgia hit the General Assembly Thursday for the first time in this year’s legislative session. A state Senate committee took up two similar measures asking Georgia voters to decide whether to legalize pari-mutuel betting on horse racing and two accompanying “enabling” bills outlining how the industry would operate […]
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Georgia education department gives $5.26 million to help students with dyslexia
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding $5.26 million in grants to help school districts improve literacy outcomes and support students with dyslexia.
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Macon woman killed while crossing street
According to sheriff’s officials, 57-year-old Vickie Elaine Smith, of Macon, was walking east across Houston Road near Broadway when she was struck by a vehicle.
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High winds and rain expected in Georgia this afternoon
High winds will give way to showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and showers will stay through Friday morning.
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Georgia lawmakers push for state health insurance plan transparency
A House committee Tuesday approved a bill that would require more public disclosure about Georgia health plans serving Medicaid patients and state employees and teachers. Members of the House Health and Human Services Committee did not voice any objections to the measure, which now goes to the Rules Committee in that chamber. The legislation was […]
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Apartment fire breaks out in Athens at 2:30 a.m.
ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Fire & Emergency Services units were dispatched to an apartment complex at 155 Ramona Road for a structure fire Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. The first arriving engine officer reported dark, heavy smoke conditions at the front side of the apartment coming from the doorways and windows. Police officers at the scene […]
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Dino Safari at North Point Mall adds birthday party room
Dino Safari: A Walk-Through Adventure is announcing several new additions to its limited time, fan favorite walk-through journey. The dino destination launches weekly story times, a virtual reality experience and a brand-new birthday party room. The immersive exhibit also rolled out new ticket pricing and bundles. “We’ve seen an overwhelming response since the exhibit first opened […]
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Road Closure Alert: DeKalb Industrial Way to close Friday
On Feb. 18, a portion of the northbound lane along DeKalb Industrial Way, at eastbound Lawrenceville Highway, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while crews work to install valves on new ductile iron pipe. Message boards will be placed at the intersection. This section of DeKalb Industrial Way will reopen on Friday, […]
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Gwinnett County road rage incident leaves three injured with gunshot wounds
Three people were shot during a road rage incident in Gwinnett County Tuesday evening. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, 25-year-old Shormoi Martin, of Buford, has been arrested following the incident. Martin is being charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm during a Felony. Gwinnett Police officers were dispatched to a person shot […]
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Georgia takes steps to keep bird flu outbreak out of state
The state is taking steps to prevent the spread of a highly contagious form of bird flu that has broken out in commercial and backyard poultry operations in three states. The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued an order Wednesday immediately canceling all exhibitions, shows, flea market or auction sales, swaps and meets involving poultry and […]
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Police chase leads to shooting in Stephens County
TOCCOA — A police chase in Toccoa ended in gunfire Tuesday afternoon just after 1:15 p.m. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, a Stephens County deputy attempted a traffic stop on Yearwood Road in Toccoa on a man driving a Chevrolet Silverado. GBI officials say the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado refused to stop and […]
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Past racial slurs an issue in hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
The three men facing federal hate crimes charges in the death of Ahmaud Arbery will have to overcome a jury’s reactions to racial slurs in text messages and conversations as evidence that the murderers were motivated by race when they gunned down the 25-year-old Black man on a Brunswick-area street on Feb. 23, 2020. Tuesday […]
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Roswell mayor puts brakes on charter changes
ROSWELL — After proposing a round of significant changes to the city charter to be voted on Monday night, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson says he is killing any immediate plans of revising the city charter. At a committee meeting Tuesday night, Wilson apologized again for how the process was handled and said the council would […]
